Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,830 per week

Cross Country Allied; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 109,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a pediatric-focused assignment in the Denver, Colorado area. The role involves 12-hour night shifts with 36 hours per week in a multi-campus setting within a ~35-mile radius.

The ideal candidate has extensive RRT experience, specific PICU/NICU and pediatric ED/Trauma exposure, and current ACLS/BLS/PALS/NRP certifications, plus travel experience and active RRT licensure.

Qualifications

• AAS in Cardiopulmonary required.
• RRT certification required.
• Minimum 3 years PICU experience.
• Minimum 3 years Neonatal ICU (Level 3 or 4).
• Minimum 1 year Pediatric Emergency Department.
• Minimum 1 year Pediatric Level 1 Trauma.
• Minimum 5 years of RRT experience.
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP certifications required.
• Travel experience and RRT licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy for neonatal and pediatric patients in PICU/NICU/ED/Trauma areas.
• Work the night shift on a 12-hour schedule.
• Adhere to client float policies and travel requirements.

Skills

RRT certification

Pediatric care

Travel experience

ACLS

BLS

PALS

NRP

PICU experience

Neonatal ICU

Education

AAS in Cardiopulmonary

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Aurora, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/06/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist (Registered) in the pediatric intensive care unit at a healthcare facility in the Denver, Colorado area. This 13-week assignment requires providing respiratory therapy for neonatal and pediatric patients, including those in Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICU), Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU), Pediatric Emergency Departments, and Pediatric Level 1 Trauma areas. The role involves working the night shift and adhering to client float policies, with opportunities to work on both North and South Campuses within a thirty-five-mile radius.

Job Details

• Position: Respiratory Therapist (Registered)
• Location: Denver, Colorado area
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• Schedule: 36 hours per week, for 13 weeks (from 10/06/2026 to 01/09/2027)
• Required Qualifications: Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Cardiopulmonary, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification, minimum of 3 years Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience, minimum of 3 years Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level 3 or 4), minimum of 1 year Pediatric Emergency Department, minimum of 1 year Pediatric Level 1 Trauma, minimum of 5 years of RRT experience, ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP certifications, travel experience, and licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Float: Client reserves the right to float or reassign personnel within their clinical competence to other areas of practice within thirty-five miles of the assigned facility.
• Additional Information: RTO (Requested Time Off): No more than 10 days off during the contract. No RTO approved within the first 2 weeks of assignment. Flu vaccination policy applies with medical and religious exemptions allowed.
• Travel: Travel is required for this position.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1298832. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RT - RRT Respiratory Therapist Registered.

About Cross Country Allied

You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most - your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we're here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn't just work. It's your purpose.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus